Let’s face it — managing money isn’t always intuitive. But the good news is, it doesn’t have to be complicated either. These seven simple yet powerful money lessons can shift the way you think about your finances and help set you on the path toward greater wealth and a more peaceful mind. So, let’s jump…
Reason #1: Uncertain how to become rich In my five-year Rich Habits Study/Research, I learned something profound: There are 4 very specific paths to accumulating wealth: Saver/Investor Path – Save 20% or more of your income and consistently/prudently invest those savings. Big Company Climber Path – Working for a big company and climbing the ladder until…
Let’s start with a blunt truth: in 2025, Australian women are wealthier than ever, but they’re still significantly behind men. And that gap matters. Because wealth isn’t just about flashy lifestyles or living large — it’s about security, opportunity, choices, and resilience in the face of life’s inevitable challenges. And at the national level, it’s…
We like to think we’re rational human beings. However a few days ago I shared with you the concept that we are in fact prone to a group of cognitive biases that cause us to think and act irrationally, and this affects many of our investment decisions. Even thinking we’re rational despite evidence of irrationality…
Ok – it’s time to review the goals and resolutions we made in January. What is that saying about the best-laid plans? Planning is one thing, but on its own is really pretty ineffective. If you think about it, I can plan to take a nice holiday but unless I get on the plane, the…
Rich Dad, Poor Dad was one of the first books I ever read on finances. I figured out about the book through a network marketing business I was involved with, though that didn’t really end well. I enjoyed the book. I felt like it changed my mindset – mostly the way I thought about money and college,…
If you’re confused about cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin and Ethereum, as an investment, you’re not alone. What you’re about to read is a property expert’s take on crypto, so I’m not sure if it’s worth more than your hairdresser’s take on physical fitness. I don’t profess to be an expert, but let me give you some…
Success leaves clues, and over my 50 years in the property investment game, I’ve noticed some patterns. Whether you’re climbing the ladder in real estate or just trying to create a more financially secure future, there are key lessons that successful people live by. They’re not complicated, but they are powerful. Let’s dive into five…
What is standing between you and property investing success? It could be YOU! Maybe you’re too biased to be a successful property investor. What do I mean by that? Well…did you know that as property investors we can sometimes be our own worst enemy? It’s not because of the decisions we make, the opportunities we…
About 14% of Australians experienced personal fraud last year. Of these, 2.1 million experienced credit card fraud, 675,300 were caught in a scam, 255,000 had their identities stolen and 433,000 were impersonated online. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ latest Personal Fraud Survey, between July 2023 and June 2024, Australians lost A$2.1 billion through…
